However, throughout the short trip to the vehicle, a man in sunglasses – according to MailOnline, he’s believed to have later been identified as “prankster” Vitalii Sediuk – followed closely behind Gigi.
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Gigi and Bella were leaving the Max Mara show during Milan Fashion Week and were, naturally, swarmed with both paparazzi and fans.
Even after she fought him off with her fists and elbow, Hadid attempted to chase after the man as he ran off. After extricating herself, Hadid followed the man, shouting, “Who the f- are you, you piece of s-t?!” before going to her auto.
After the stunt, Sediuk took to Instagram where he explained he carried out the prank in protest at Gigi and her fellow model friend Kendall Jenner being considered “high fashion” while also making a dig at American Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The model has been taking Milan Fashion Week by storm following her appearances in both NY and London. She elbowed the man in front of her supporters.
Hadid accessorized her look with a pair of furry brown heels – and a coordinating bag.
Hadid was walking through the crowd hand-in-hand with her sister Bella when a man pushed through the crowd and grabbed her from behind, lifting her into the air. The 21-year-old, who is dating Zayn Malik, addressed the scary incident on Twitter, reminding fans that she is human.
He gave a statement to Daily Mail, saying that picking Gigi was a “protest” against the fashion industry using celebrities instead of professional models on magazine covers and on runways.
Vitalii has become known for his altercations with celebrities including Brad Pitt and Kim Kardashian West. “Thank you so much for having me”, she wrote. What is a woman supposed to think when a unusual man grabs you from behind and tries to pick you up off the street?
Hadid, several hours after the incident, appeared in ideal form on the Fendi runway.
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He wrote: ‘While I consider Gigi Hadid handsome, she and her friend Kendall Jenner, have nothing to do with high fashion.
